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Ellison Returns From Somalia

The Associated Press — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:20:57 +0000

Rep. Keith Ellison has returned from a trip to Somalia. Ellison's district has a large Somali population.

WJON News On Demand: Monday, 2/18/13 — Midday News

Adam Ulbricht — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:53:51 +0000

In today's WJON News headlines:
Authorities suspend search for missing snowmobiler
Sequestration cuts set to go into effect
Critics of silica sand mining to go to the state capitol
Internet sales tax bill introduced in Minnesota

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Bachmann Broadens Muslim Brotherhod Allegations

The Associated Press — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:18:46 +0000

Rep. Michele Bachmann has accused a fellow Minnesota congressman, Democrat Keith Ellison, of having associations with the Muslim Brotherhood, a fundamentalist group with political strength in Egypt.

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1st Muslim In Congress Says Bin Laden 'Truly Evil'

Lee Voss — Mon, 02 May 2011 21:53:40 +0000

The first Muslim elected to Congress says the death of Osama bin Laden marks the most significant accomplishment yet in the war against al-Qaida. Minneapolis Democrat Keith Ellison on Monday commended the U.S. armed forces and intelligence community.

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Minnesota Congressional Delegation Unites in Harmony Over…Hot Dish?

Tim Lyon — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:36:26 +0000

There's nothing better than a Minnesota potluck on a cold winter's day. And so it was in our nation's capitol as Minnesota's Congressional delegation took off the gloves -- and replaced them with oven mitts -- in a contest worthy of their Minnesota heritage.

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Walz, Ellison host Minnesota "Congress On Corner" Events

Jim Maurice — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:26:35 +0000

Two Minnesota Democrats host "Congress on Your Corner" events Friday, six days after a shooting in Tucson, Ariz., killed six and seriously wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Rep. Tim Walz visits with constituents at a Mankato grocery store, while Rep. Keith Ellison sets up shop at an international bazaar in Minneapolis.

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